Welcome to our article on how to clean white shoelaces.
Many people forget to clean their shoelaces while cleaning their shoes, which is a big mistake. Often the dirtiest part of your shoe is your shoe laces, and by simply cleaning the laces, you can revive a dirty pair of sneakers.
Once you have finished the steps below, before you have re-laced your shoes, look at the aglets to see if they need replacing or any extra cleaning.
What You'll Need:
- Washing machine
- Mesh laundry bag
- Bleach
How To Clean White Shoelaces
Total Time: 2 hr
Keeping white shoelaces white can definitely be a challenge. You’ll have the best success with baking soda or bleach and here’s how to clean white shoelaces effectively with them.
To make sure your whole shoe ensemble is the best looking it can be, we have put together these ultimate shoe & shoelace guides for you.
1. Put shoelaces into mesh laundry bag
Place your shoelaces in mesh laundry bag, or knotted pillowcase to prevent laces from getting tangled with other items .
2. Place shoelace bag into the washer
Place mesh laundry bag or pillow case with shoelaces in washing machine.
3. Add bleach to the wash
When it’s time to add detergent, add ½ cup of bleach (some laundry machines have a slot meant for bleaching agents.)
4. Start the wash on your shoelaces
Run a regular wash cycle.
5. Remove shoelaces and hang to dry
When cycle is complete remove shoelaces from laundry bag or pillowcase and hang to dry.
How To Clean White Shoelaces With Baking Soda
Total Time: 1 hr
Cost: $0
1. Grab a bucket
In a bucket add 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of baking soda .
2. Put laces into solution
Places your white laces in the solution for a minimum of 15 minutes .
3. Remove laces from solution
Remove shoelaces from the solution and rinse under warm water .
4. Rub soap on laces
Rub dishwashing soap on shoelaces and rub together gently .
5. Remove old stains
Use a soft toothbrush to remove old stains and dirt .
6. Rinse shoelaces
Rinse shoelaces under warm water again .
7. Sprinkle on baking soda
For extra whitening, sprinkle baking soda on shoelaces and let sit for 10 minutes .
8. Rinse shoelaces again
Rinse the shoelaces one final time .
9. Hang shoelaces
Hang shoelaces to dry.
How To Clean White Shoelaces With Bleach
Total Time: 1 hr
Cost: $0
When cleaning shoes laces with bleach, keep in mind bleach will dull or remove colour, cleaning shoelaces with bleach is ideally recommended for white shoelaces.
1. Wear rubber gloves
Always wear rubber gloves, as bleach and other detergent can cause harm to skin .
2. Prepare two buckets
Prepare two buckets, one for a bleach solution and one for a detergent solution .
3. Add bleach
In the first bucket add 4 cups of warm water and 2 ¼ teaspoons of bleach.
4. Add laundry detergent
In the second bucket add 4 cups of warm water and ½ teaspoon of laundry detergent .
5. Submerge shoelaces
Fully submerge shoelaces in the bleach solution and let sit for 5 minutes .
6. Remove shoelaces
Remove shoelaces from the bleach solution solution and rinse shoelace in the laundry detergent solution .
7. Rinse shoelaces
Rinse shoelaces with clean water .
8. Hang shoelaces to dry
Hang shoelaces to dry.
FAQ
To whiten your shoelaces, you must use soap, baking soda, vinegar or bleach.
You clean your shoes by hand by putting on a pair of rubber gloves, then washing the shoelaces in a tub of water mixed with soap, baking soda, vinegar or bleach.
Get your shoelaces white again with baking soda, laundry detergent or vinegar if you do not want to use soap.
Yes, baking soda will white your shoelaces if you follow the proper steps!
